If you’re going to spend time and money building a card collection, you’re also going to want to display them proudly—not just stuff them in a drawer or closet. We teach you the very best ways!
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Most people don’t realize the amazing amount of history and engineering behind a simple deck of cards. We give a short tour of the history of them!
Whether you’ve played card games like Go Fish, Crazy Eights or Gin Rummy, or entertained your friends with card magic, nearly everyone has used a deck of cards. Yet, most people probably aren’t aware that there’s a lot more to these trusty pasteboards than meets the eye.
An introduction to all things Tarot...
What are the best playing cards to use for Poker?
OK, you've got a nice collection of playing cards. Now, what's the best way to store them?
A deep dive into the history of playing cards.
The Thumbtip might be one of the most used secret gimmicks in magic. But who actually invented it?
Yes, Flash Paper is dangerous, people have lost their lives making it. We share some of their stories.
It's question we see a lot. Can you make you own Flash Paper? And can you print on it too?
No-one wants to blow up their house, so what's the safest way to store Flash Paper?
Is there a safe way to use Flash Paper? Let's find out.
Some of the best fire magic tricks available.
What's the difference between Flash Paper and Flash Cotton?
Flash paper is fun and exciting, no doubt. But is it safe?
Everything you need to know about the playing cards considered by many to be the best regular-use deck of cards available.
An exclusive look at how the USPCC produces the most popular playing cards in the world for magicians, poker players and cardists.
Explore a variety of special playing cards used regularly by magicians to perform impossible card magic miracles.
Do your decks of cards keep getting ruined? Here are some simple ways to take care of your favorite playing cards.
Examine the key features of the most popular and recognizable decks of cards in the world.
Discover how Bicycle Cards became the most commonly used playing cards in the world for card games and card magic.
Yigal Mesika has been developing revolutionary magic for more than two decades. Join us for an exclusive look at the man behind some of the most iconic magic props ever made.
Learn the difference between Yigal Mesika’s Loops and standard Invisible Thread, and how to choose the right one for your performance.
The ability to animate or levitate objects is one of the most powerful magic tricks a magician can perform. We'll teach you exactly what you need to perform that miracle!
Learn the history and best versions of one of the best card tricks of all time: the Haunted Deck.
Here’s why Vanishing Inc. Magic is so committed to supporting the next generation of magicians.
Regular convention-goers will often tell you the best part of any convention is jamming with other magicians. Here’s how to take advantage of these impromptu meetups.
A helpful how-to guide for making your first magic convention a major success.
Discover why our annual events have garnered a reputation as some of the best in the industry.
Magic conventions pack a lifetime’s worth of information into a few days. Here’s how to make the most of it.
All magic conventions are different. Here’s our helpful guide to finding the magic conventions that are best for you.
With centuries of material published, it can be overwhelming deciding which magic book to read. Here are the 10 books every magician should read.
An essential how-to guide for making the most of magic conventions.
While creating a magic convention in “paradise” was a daunting task, here’s why it proved to be such an important endeavor.
Jump headfirst into the exciting world of cardistry and card flourishing.
We’ve sorted through all the top resources for card magic and have compiled a list of the best ways to learn card tricks.
Want to elevate yourself from “someone who knows a few card tricks” to a true magician? It’s time to learn some sleight of hand.
While there is an endless amount of sleight of hand available, here are 12 sleights that every magician should learn.
Magic books are the best way to learn magic tricks and we’ve put together a list of our favorites.